What Constitutes a Legal Claim under Dutch law? Under the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek), individuals and entities may hold claims against one another, referred… Read more »Prescription and Interruption Under Dutch Civil Law
Force majeure under Dutch law (in Dutch: “overmacht“) in the legal context refers to a situation in which a party cannot be held liable for… Read more »Force Majeure Under Dutch Law
A penalty payment, or “dwangsom” under Dutch law, is a powerful legal instrument used to ensure compliance with a judicial ruling. A civil penalty is… Read more »Penalty payments under Dutch law
Distribution and agency agreements in the Netherlands are subject to Dutch and European competition laws that aim to prevent anti-competitive practices. Here are the key… Read more »Competition Issues with Distribution and Agency Agreements in the Netherlands
How Can Foreign Suppliers Establish a Presence in the Netherlands? Foreign suppliers looking to tap into the Dutch market have several pathways to establish a… Read more »Direct distribution in the Netherlands
Franchising in the Netherlands is an intricate, evolving landscape governed by an array of legal parameters. In recent years, there’s been a discernible transition from… Read more »The Offer and Sale of Franchises in the Netherlands
At MAAK Advocaten in the Netherlands, our maritime legal expertise is renowned, and we understand the nuances of buying a yacht in Holland. This detailed… Read more »Buying a boat in the Netherlands
The legal implications of a confidentiality, nondisclosure, and secrecy agreements under Dutch law include the obligation not to disclose confidential information and may result in… Read more »Confidentiality, Nondisclosure, and Secrecy Agreements under Dutch Law
Resale price maintenance (RPM) is a practice that has long been under scrutiny by competition authorities worldwide. It involves suppliers exerting control over the prices… Read more »The prohibition of Resale Price Maintenance
The exclusion of liability for indirect damage in the Netherlands is a common practice. This is not without reason; the potential damages that can arise… Read more »Exclusion of liability for indirect damage in the Netherlands
